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no·men·kla·tura (nō′mən klä to̵or′ə)
noun
- the ruling, bureaucratic elite of the former Soviet Union, made up of members of the Communist Party who were chosen by the party to hold positions of leadership and privilege in government and industry
- any similar ruling elite
Etymology: Russ, a listing of positions to be filled < L nomenclatura: see nomenclator
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